Sri Lanka has entered a new phase in its anti-corruption drive, shifting from policy reform to full-scale implementation through wide-ranging institutional, legal and technological reforms, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Ranga Dissanayake, said.

Addressing the International Anti-Corruption Forum in South Korea, Dissanayake said the country’s anti-corruption agenda since early 2025 has focused on delivering tangible results under a clear public mandate.He said investigations are being strengthened while case management systems are being upgraded to ensure faster and more effective action. Three dedicated High Courts have also been established to hear corruption-related cases without delay.CIABOC is also undergoing institutional reforms aimed at improving efficiency through enhanced staff capacity, streamlined workflows and decentralized public services.

As part of efforts to strengthen transparency, Sri Lanka has introduced an electronic asset declaration system this year to improve accountability and oversight.Dissanayake said the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029 and the CIABOC Strategic Action Planprovide the roadmap for reforms in prevention, enforcement, public awareness and institutional coordination.He also highlighted growing cooperation between CIABOC and South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), including the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Initiative Assessment (AIA), developed with the support of the ACRC and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Despite corruption remaining a global challenge, Dissanayake said sustained cooperation and practical implementation are key to achieving meaningful progress.